Local youth learn first-hand how charities change lives - Aug. 12, 2015
Mound City youth Nathan Leavitt, Wyatt Hullopetter and Kayson Boyd recently visited the Heifer International (HI) ranch, a non-profit organization based in Perryville, Ark., to learn how the charity helps change lives across the globe. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
Julia “Alice†Mastin - 12-29-1937 to 08-02-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Julia “Alice” Mastin, 77, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Aug. 2, 2015, in Overland Park, Kan. She was born Dec. 29, 1937, the daughter of Joseph Edward and Helen Margaret (Dougan) Maschler.Alice enjoyed quilting, painting, reading, sewing and cooking. She loved spending time with her...[More]
Ronald L. Hobson - 07-22-1943 to 08-01-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Ron Hobson began his eternal life with his Savior on Aug. 1, 2015.Ron was born July 22, 1943, in La Cygne, to Jesse and Louise Hobson. He graduated from La Cygne High School in 1961. He joined the Navy and served 17 years including active service and the reserves. He worked in the aerospace industry...[More]
Lois Ann Carney - 01-13-1956 to 08-09-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Lois Ann Carney, age 59, Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. She was born at Paola, Kan., on Jan. 13, 1956, the daughter of Alva “Shorty” and Marilyn Frank Poole. She graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School in the...[More]
Nora Lee Wright - 07-15-1938 to 08-06-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Nora Lee Wright, 77, of Bonner Springs, Kan., formerly of Hume, Mo., died on Thurs., Aug. 6, 2015. Nora Lee was born July 15, 1938, in Hume, Mo., to Elmer Lee and Eula (Adams) Wright. She is survived by her sister Freda Reynolds of Bonner Springs, Kan.Visitation will be Weds., Aug. 12, 2015, from 10-11...[More]
Owen Stites Dunavan - 09-20-1926 to 08-03-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Owen Stites Dunavan, age 88, Mound City, Kan., went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. He was born on Sept. 20, 1926, at Mound City, Kan., the son of Wilbur and Zelda Stites Dunavan. He graduated from Mound City High School where he was involved in the Livestock Judging Team. He...[More]
Lois “Jean†Johnston - Aug. 12, 2015
Lois “Jean” Johnston, 86, formerly of Amsterdam, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. She was born near Butler, Mo., the daughter of Homer and Agnes McElwain Dixon. She attended school in Amoret, Mo. where she enjoyed playing basketball.She married Clifford LeVaun Johnston April 3, 1945....[More]
Kids compete for a place at the State Fair in the pedal pull - Aug. 12, 2015
The Farm Bureau-sponsored pedal pull was held on the fairgrounds in the Multi-Purpose Building on the evening of Aug. 7. Children ages four to 12 competed in the event with the top three in each age qualifying for the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison from Sept. 11 - 20. To see the full article, check...[More]
Annual Youth Fishing Derby held at the fairgrounds - Aug. 12, 2015
The Annual Youth Fishing Derby was held at Big Sugar creek by the fairgrounds on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 8. There was some rain that morning so the derby started a little later than usual. The kids were divided into three different age groups and prizes were given for the biggest and most fish...[More]
You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. - Aug. 12, 2015
Be warned that during the period, Aug. 20 through Labor Day, Sept. 7, Linn County Sheriff’s Office will join almost 150 other local and state police agencies across the state in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk, drugged, and other dangerous drivers from the roadways. Known as You Drink. You...[More]
